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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
6
Washington recall notes praising the end of the Metcalf inquiry and bipartisan approval. Remarks celebrate the late general’s service and sacrifice, while recounting tributes from Kansas figures and colleagues.
An unclear OCR fragment references science and legal topics with scattered names. It mentions a J Bak and a Wu, and notes on law and fate. Overall lacks coherent events or dates to establish a concrete news item.
Kenms City authorities report T N Parker of Ottotra faces increased bond after being charged with using malls to defraud ten major U S firms. United States Commissioner El Fair Bart in Kansas City Kan set an additional $1000 surety. Parker allegedly wrote bad checks and sent letters about the Ottawa-related affair. Local victims include The Pitcher Clothing Co Kansas City and Willner Furniture Co among others with losses. Parker's actions affected multiple firms nationwide.
Cherryvale attorney Wilson, active in Topeka before the supreme court, fights a water company case that could influence his congressional bid. He backs Bergensta gt against the Clarion sponsor, seeks county support and vows to win in his home county and gain Labrador and other counties backing. The district race remains unsettled as the state convention approaches.
Controversy surrounds Congressman Miller as he backs John W. Keenan for postmaster, drawing local anger in Lyndon and Osage county. Rival candidates HL Beckman and George Weber oppose Krensa, blaming Miller for discouraging them after encouragement to run. The Lyon county Republican central committee set a date for a soup convention and Nelson Miller’s supporters clash with opposition led by LK Lambert as delegates head to the state and Congressional conventions.
Bishop Scannell came back from Cheyenne Wyom and discussed with Cheyenne priests the potential successor to the late Mison Lan than. Father Cummiskey vice general of the Groves is believed chosen. name to be sent to the Dubuque province bishops and then to the Pope.
Trustees vow to investigate the incident after a weeklong student strike at a Colorado school. The action followed a dispute over school conduct and the student body’s protest, with authorities prepared to enforce a campus remedy and restore order.
In 1596 a Rev Edward A Waldo once tied to New Haven and city settlement writes from San Francisco after five years missing from New York. Detectives traced his travels across the country and Europe while his brother George B Waldo travels from New York seeking him. The last message to his father Simos Waldo confirms his identity amid prior misdirections and prior disappearances in Tallahassee.
New York February 1 reports Brooklyn physician Dr James K E Russell offering to undergo vivisection as a gesture amid the medical feud between vivisectors and anti vivisectionists. He stipulates his wife and family be cared for if he dies and notes he will assist future researchers with notes if possible. He hopes experiments continue until a year passes or he may be released if still living.
An unclear report describes a fatal injury involving a flatiron like object and a blunt weapon. It mentions a skull fracture, teeth marks, a long wire, bruising on the left arm, and a jagged wound near the ear. The text notes two inches of something over the skin and a three inch long puncture, with a possible weapon edge described.
Dr. R E Buckmaster reports a woman found dead after a violent assault at a mill home. Scene showed signs of a struggle with a matiron and fatiron covered in blood, body on its back near the door, arms extended, clothing disturbed and the woman in underclothes after apparent undressing before death.
The coroner's inquest into the death of Mrs Jamies C Kay opened at DeMoss and Penwell undertakers with many witnesses expected. Reports note a rope used in the attempted self harm was found at the police station and measured about five feet of knot length.
Brazil Indiana February 7 a unique boycott is reported from Cloverland west of here. The minister conducting a revival meeting at the principal church traveled by streetcar and attendance fell. The strikers and workers in sympathy with streetcar strikers plan a mass meeting February 12 to organize a Cooperative general merchandise store in retaliation for the action.
Abedroom scene depicts a family disturbance with a coed fire burning and a stove full of coal. A man named Kay claims no killing. a Lytle and Dr Bowen scene follows with Kas unconscious and later revived. The account notes a long rope and a fall that could have broken the neck, suggesting a suicide attempt amid unclear family turmoil.
Governor Stumey and Assistant Attorney General Hamilton approved buying Steiger's island in the Missouri River for coal mining adjacent to the Kansas penitentiary. The state will acquire 800 acres at 1 per acre, with purchase contingent on legislative appropriation. Governors say channel changes do not affect coal rights.
Frank Crane, son of D. O. Crane, told police that rumors of a second woman being the cause are false. He stated Kay had nothing to say and that there had been no trouble or signs of insanity.
Mrs Kay consulted attorney Thomas Bain on Wednesday about securing a divorce on grounds of cruelty. Bain said she wished for the divorce this morning and to delay a few days in hopes the dispute could be settled. He knew both Mr and Mrs Kay as members of the Knights and Ladies of Security and Red Cross, with Kay in the AO.
Kay served as a driver for J T Barkley in 1898 and for J T Parkley the undertaker starting June 18% for eight months. He married while in Barkley’s service. Barkley described Kay as a good man but prone to be Mrs Kay was employed at odd times.
Attorney F P Cochran of Cottonwood Falls pursues a bond claim against Natural Surety Company of New York for $4,000 tied to the defaulting grand secretary D W Kent. Evidence places Kent in Costa Rica where he probes gold as a safe haven, while garnishments target his brother in Illinois and aid reduces the loss to about $5,003.
Jury in a related Thbery case was docked at the criminal court. Vicars Wisslous, director of the St. theory, and others face charges. The Lifeous Hsutes rotunda frieze has been removed for three years, with decorators now at work and soon to redecorate the rotunda walls.
John H. Raftery, Chicago journalist, arrived in Topeka to gather data on Kansas progress and resources. He met with Secretary Coburn and the Secretary of the Commercial Club to collect figures on agriculture and other industries. He has previously covered Kansas, including the Sheldon Capital story, and later toured the West with President Roosevelt.
From Seattle dates Feb 71 a steamer arrives with thirty six passengers all from Valdes and surrounding towns except A X Dotty. Miners outfit at Valdes for Chestochene placer digs with hundreds of tons of supplies sent by dog team. Also notes Coffeyville Kansas leasing space for M K T surveying HQ under L P Yale for up to two years and a New York police case against Levy the plunger ending with a $9000 loss.
A ship suffered a cargo damaging blaze with steam forced into the hold on both ends. A chemical engine aboard and sacks of flour and bales of cotton were affected while crew secure the hold and batten down.
Attorney General Godard received word from Wa Keeney land office that claimants on government land at Fort Hays have withdrawn their motion for a review of the Interior Department decision. He believes this settles all questions of title and that the State Agricultural College and State Normal School will not face further disputes, as relinquishments were signed following a recent regents’ compromise. Charleston Exposition Track Change and More. President Wall of the Charleston Racing Association will surrender management March 1 and has leased Piedmont Park in Atlanta for a 12 day meeting beginning December 1. A jailhouse quip closes with a tobacconist joke about tobacco effects.
Chicago February 7 1920s market notes show wheat May up slightly amid mixed grades and firm futures. Oats opened lower with selling pressure while corn and bread futures drift with light demand. Livestock and provisions moved in narrower ranges as traders weighed weather and regional demand against selling sentiment.
Active stocks faced pressure while some issues edged higher on yesterday’s close. Major names like Atchison Wabash and Louisville surged, with western Pacific and South Colorado stocks rallying. losses were tempered by modest market strength and quiet sessions.
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